Grants Finance Program Manager

Cook County, Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Manager Grant Finance to oversee grant programs and staff, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate financial reconciliations. The role directs grant operations, plans resources, and enforces budgeting controls across the bureau to support compliant financial management.

The position requires federal/state grant knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to coordinate across bureaus during annual audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting, finance, grants, budgeting or related experience.
• Supervisory experience of staff is required.
• Credentialing or equivalency acceptable per education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review the work and staff related to grant programs and activities.
• Direct daily operations of grant staff and review new grant agreements.
• Conduct periodic invoicing, financial reconciliations and grant closeouts.
• Plan resources for policy research related to grant programs.
• Ensure strong financial management practices including budget development and controls.
• Communicate compliance changes and trends within the department.
• Serve as liaison during annual grant accounting audits.

Skills

Grant management

Budgeting

Financial accounting

Forecasting

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Accounting / Finance

Job description

Cook County, Illinois is seeking a Manager Grant Finance to oversee grant programs and staff, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate financial reconciliations. The role directs grant operations, plans resources, and enforces budgeting controls across the bureau to support compliant financial management.

The position requires federal/state grant knowledge, supervisory experience, and the ability to coordinate across bureaus during annual audits.